ASIA-PACIFIC INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE (APIT) 2025 OFFICIALLY OPENS IN SHENZHEN
Shenzhen, September 24, 2025 – This afternoon, the Asia-Pacific Innovation and Technology Conference (APIT) 2025 officially commenced at the Hilton Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center, China. The event gathered a large number of leading delegates, experts, and businesses in the technology sector from Vietnam, China, and the wider region.
The conference, themed around promoting cooperation in high-tech, artificial intelligence (AI), and green technology, opened significant opportunities for networking and experience sharing among participants.
An Insightful Opening Speech
The conference began with a formal reception for distinguished delegates and attendees. Immediately following, Mr. Steve Bui, Chairman of the Vietnam-China Business Council (VCBC), delivered the official opening address.
*In his speech, Mr. Steve Bui emphasized: "In the context of the robust ongoing Fourth Industrial Revolution, technological cooperation between Vietnam and China is not only an opportunity but an essential necessity to jointly capture new development trends. APIT 2025 is expected to become a solid bridge, promoting win-win cooperation, especially in high-tech, AI, and green transformation, contributing to the shared prosperity of the entire Asia-Pacific region."*
The address was met with agreement and high appraisal from all attending delegates.
In-Depth Discussion Forum
The conference's main thematic session lasted nearly two hours with presentations from numerous esteemed speakers. Key highlights included:
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Insights from enterprises such as Southwest Institute (Guangdong) New Energy Co., Ltd., Shandong Qingyun Xinda Color Steel Steel Structure Engineering Co., Ltd., and BORH Smart Manufacturing Co.
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A presentation by Ms. Nguyen Phuong Nga, Deputy General Director of CNC TECH Group, on the topic "Strategic Destination for Green-Smart Industry."
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A presentation on green hydrogen energy by Ms. Zhou Xing, representing Refire Group.
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Notably, representatives from the People's Committees of Nghe An, Quang Tri, and Tay Ninh provinces in Vietnam comprehensively introduced the potential, incentive mechanisms, and cooperation opportunities for investment in high-tech and science applications within their localities.
Following the success of the thematic session, a Roundtable Q&A session on the "Trend of Technology Investment Shifting from China to the Globe and Cooperation Opportunities for Businesses of the Two Countries" was held vibrantly, attracting keen discussion from many delegates.
Closing and Networking Reception
Concluding the official working sessions, Mr. Steve Bui once again took the stage to deliver the closing remarks, expressing his deep gratitude to all delegates, speakers, and supporting organizations. Participants joined for a group photo and attended a friendly networking dinner in a warm and open atmosphere, promising concrete cooperative projects in the near future.
The APIT 2025 conference closed as a great success, leaving a profound impression and opening a new chapter in the journey of cross-border technology cooperation between Vietnam, China, and the region.
